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Anyways my only gripe with the car is the leather. The biggest thing i noticed was that the car didn't have that leather smell I was expecting. And the quality of the leather didn't seem all that good. And why did they go with the perforated leather. leather w/o holes looks so much better.
The 6 isn't really in b/c, well, it's not even available up here yet...but since we are a long way off from actually purchasing anything, I'll make sure we look at the 6 when it comes out.
Anyways my only gripe with the car is the leather. The biggest thing i noticed was that the car didn't have that leather smell I was expecting. And the quality of the leather didn't seem all that good. And why did they go with the perforated leather. leather w/o holes looks so much better.
What are the benefits, etc.???
Gracias!
I'm really glad to see this board on Edmunds. We've seen a lot of people cross-shopping many vehicles; namely, the accord.
I wanted to tell you that we are not expecting the 5 door version for about 10 months to a year. We've got some really great pictures at our dealership of the 5 door; I can't tell which one I like the best. The pictures were taken at a dealer meeting in Las Vegas. I don't have a scanner, sorry!
Regarding Traction Control, the best way to describe it, is that it prevents your wheels from spinning, if you are stuck on ice or snow. However, since the 6 is front wheel drive, TC is sometimes not needed.
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Electronic traction control senses excessive wheel spin and then varies the engine power to the driving wheels to regain traction;
1. Using the wheel-speed sensors of the ABS system, the TC system can detect wheel spin at the driving wheels and determine cornering forces.
2. Once the system detects wheel spin, the control module system signals the engine to reduce torque.
3. By reducing the torque, wheel spin stops and the tires are then able to regain their grip, maintaining vehicle control.
**What the ABS system does for deceleration, the TC system does for acceleration. While one system detects wheel lock-up, the other detects wheel spin. Both systems use the same hardware to detect wheel-speed differential, and both use the SAME basic principles relating to tire slip ratio.
I hope that was detailed enough.
In Japan, the Mazda6 rec'd the RJC 2003 Car of the Year (COTY) award. The RJC is a membership comprised of auto journalists, leading academics, lawyers, etc. It won out of a field of 23 cars.
Australia: Won Best Midsized over $25k (Aussie $)
Scotland and Austria: 2003 COTY
Other European awards: 2003 Runner-up for COTY Europe. It lost out to the Renault Megane.
Maybe it's just me, but I think Mazda is onto something w/the Mazda6! This WRX owner has taken notice and likes what he sees. :-)
Stephen
I have no idea why they used perforated leather seats,unless, it is to aid set heating, available with the comfort package.
The reason there is no leather odor, most of the seats are covered with matching vinyl: Sides, backs, and bolsters are vinyl. Seat cushions and back rests are leather. This is true in many cars. Read the fine print.
Correct me, Maltb, if I am mistaken.
fowler3
I like perforated leather better than solid myself. It breathes better. Of course, that also means my sweat goes through it better into the padding. Oh well.
http://www.fitzmall.com
click on Mazda then on 6 and the prices are listed. This is a reputable dealer with a no haggle policy and low prices.
Thanks.
Is it DVD?
I looked for the heated seat controls while in the 6, but it seems they are part of the HVAC digital controls. Nothing beats a heated seat for a bad back, i used to use it 11 months a year. Hope they have them in the 3 when it comes out.
Perhaps Audi8Q or another salesperson has the answer?
Dinu
ROIPELLE...the heated seat switch is on the base of the center console..same place as the Millenia.
Fall 04, or the same as the 5D?
Mark.
For those two lazy to scroll up a few posts, it is a no-haggle place selling the 6 for $500 over invoice.
Audia8q, how has the reception of the Mazda6 been by your customers? (if you don't mind me asking...) Nice to have you back on the board, again.
That's right folks for one day only you can get the Ronco6 for the amazing low price of $XXXXX in 60 easy payments of $XXX!
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/t1/03mazda6.htm
folwer3
congrats Mazda! :-)
-Alt
By the way the manual seemed much quicker than the 6s auto I drove a couple weeks ago.
Checked lease rates at leasecompare.com, the 6s with manual was slightly higher (monthly payment) than a same equipped auto - I guess the manual even though less expensive to buy residualizes much less than the auto.
C'mon I had to say it. My tail is starting to partially undo itself from between my legs. Saw the Accord interior again. Decisions, decisions.
I think USA today would be better served with Jim Fowler doing their reviews. Anybody with me on that one?
I was amused by the web ads they had a month or two ago for the 6 that said "220 HP, no waiting." Considering that the car wasn't out yet, the "no waiting" part didn't make much sense. And the 220 HP part didn't make sense since some of the competition has a higher number (for those people who pick a car based on one number), and I thought Mazda wasn't competing in the horsepower wars anyway.
He does seem to be one of those who greatly prefer RWD cars. His comments imply that it is simply an inferior arrangement. I wonder if he adds them to all his FWD reviews.
I still don't get the sport package cladding thing. To me it is hardly noticeable except for the spoiler.
I was surprised to see his comments about the manual tranny. First I have seen of anything negative about it.
Since I have never owned a Mazda, I don't have my own little irrational feeling about Mazda reliability. However, I discount his use of JD Power since I never see their results match up to CR and to me CRs assessments are the ones to go by.
My only complaint about him is too many SUV's, not enough cars for me. But I guess that's what a lot of the readers of USA Today are interested in. Not me!
His comment about the notchy transmission was hinted at in one or two reviews. It just seems like this guy amplifies every quibble he can come up with. He still said lots of positive things about the car.
"Bottom line: If you're in the market for a sports sedan and you think you're nearly as big an automotive enthusiast as we are, stop by the Mazda store and ask to try on something in size 6."
Meade
I probably would have already ordered my 6s manual, but after that (short) experience, I'm waiting until I have an opportunity to drive a different car in the same configuration. Hopefully, I'll like it more the 2nd time around.
All in all, Healey's comments about the shifter certainly agreed with what I felt.
And since there are many one-price dealers, and since nearly anyone can go through Costco, credit union, carsdirect.com, or similar buying service and get a reasonable, fixed price, then the market has filled the need for people who don't have the savy or interest in negotiation.
If an individual ignores all this and walks in and gets "taken" by an unscrupulous dealer, well the system needs a little natural selection too.
We shouldn't burden all buyers with protecting the 1% who are too lazy not to put a tiny bit of thought to the car buying process. And even those that are "taken" are only paying about 5%or perhaps 10% over market. It's not like car dealers are raiding people's IRAs or something. (We have the investment sales community to do that - talk about shaddy sales practices!(
Just don't make such one-price schemes mandatory by regulation.
- Mark
;-)
(I'm pretty sure you meant "seatback," but I just couldn't leave that one alone.)
Meade